(R)-Shikonin

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Category
Other Quinones
Cat.No.
NP4442
CAS
517-89-5
Product Name
(R)-Shikonin
Structure
Structure

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Description
(R)-Shikonin is a naphthoquinone extracted from Lithospermum erythrorhizon and Alkanna sp. It is a natural cardioprotective, antioxidative and anti-inflammatory agent.
Synonyms
Shikonin; Isoarnebin 4; Tokyo Violet; Shikonin S; (R)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthalenedione; R-5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl]-1,4-naphthalenedione; (+)-5,8-Dihydroxy-2-(1-hydroxy-4-methyl-3-pentenyl)-1,4-naphthoquinone; (+)-Shikonin; (R)-(+)-Shikonin; NSC 252844; Shikonine; Tokyo Violet
IUPAC Name
5,8-dihydroxy-2-[(1R)-1-hydroxy-4-methylpent-3-enyl]naphthalene-1,4-dione
Molecular Weight
288.30
Molecular Formula
C16H16O5
Canonical SMILES
CC(=CCC(C1=CC(=O)C2=C(C=CC(=C2C1=O)O)O)O)C
InChI
InChI=1S/C16H16O5/c1-8(2)3-4-10(17)9-7-13(20)14-11(18)5-6-12(19)15(14)16(9)21/h3,5-7,10,17-19H,4H2,1-2H3/t10-/m1/s1
InChIKey
NEZONWMXZKDMKF-SNVBAGLBSA-N
Boiling Point
567.4±50.0°C (Predicted)
Melting Point
148°C
Flash Point
311°C
Purity
≥98%
Density
1.373±0.06 g/cm3 (Predicted)
Solubility
Soluble in Benzene (Very Slightly), Chloroform (Slightly), DMSO (Slightly), Methanol (Slightly)
Appearance
Very Dark Red to Very Dark Brown Solid
Storage
Store at 2-8°C under inert atmosphere
Color
Purple
Form
Powder
HS Code
2914690090
Packaging
100 mg
Refractive Index
1.642
Risk Statements
R20/21/22
Safety Statements
S26; S36/37/39
Vapor Pressure
0.0±1.6 mmHg at 25°C

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